Harry Truman: “This bill is contrary to the most important principle on which our…”

On the recordJuly 1, 1948

This bill is contrary to the most important principle on which our entire public assistance program is based--relief of need.

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Democratic · Missouri

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Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill Relating to the Social Security Coverage of the Blind.

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